Mid July to early August:Secret Service expected to announce road closures around the Tampa Bay Times Forum. From this, it should be possible to deduce the footprint of the so-called security perimeter.

Aug. 26: Welcome party for delegates and media at Tropicana Field.

Aug. 27-30: Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa.

There is a reason why the air in Tampa Bay is filled with playoff talk. If Thursday night's 12-8 Bucs preseason win over the Jaguars is any indication, it's also going to be filled with footballs thrown by quarterback Jameis Winston.